Chongqing
is a modern city, with an ancient history spanning more than
3,000 years. It is the nation's fourth municipality after Beijing,
Shanghai and Tianjin. It encompasses within its borders, a great
wealth of water reserves, mineral resources, dense forests and
abundant flora and fauna. Being the focal point of the unique
Three Gorges tourist industry, Chongqing is a tourist attraction
as well as being a commercial city.
Situated
in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River - at the confluence
of Yangtze River and Jialing River, in southwest China, Chongqing
is a port city with the largest area and population in China.
It has an area of 82,400 square kilometers and share borders
with the provinces of Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Shaanxi.
Besides the Han people that forms the majority of its total
population of 30.90 millions, there are numerous ethnic groups
residing in Chongqing, such as Yi, Tibetan, Miao, Qiang, You
and Tujia.
The world
famous mountain city, Chongqing, attracts visitors from home
and abroad for its cultural heritage and tourist attractions.
Amazing and wonderful scenery of the Three Gorges is the main
attraction, and Chongqing is the best starting point for a sightseeing
river cruise. Other attractions includes Dazu Grottoes, carved
during the ninth century, which are valuable works of art and
not to be missed; the Gold Buddhist Mountain, reputed as a rich
repository of diverse animals and plants; and the Fishing Town,
which is one of the three ancient battlefields in China. Traveling
in Chongqing, you will feel fortunate to be able to taste delicious
local food, such as Sichuan cuisine and the world-famous hot
pot dishes. Also the handicrafts made from bamboo have been
enjoying great popularity among the visitors.
